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Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach
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Technician Appreciation

The majority of your techs are open to change and want to improve their work.
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Kenny Chapman
April 19, 2013
I am amazed by how many of my fellow contractors are in a constant state of complaining about their technicians: “I can’t get them to do this. They won’t do that. Why don’t they understand?
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Selling with a purpose

Explain to techs why certain tasks are important on every service call
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Kenny Chapman
March 15, 2013
We find that many managers fail miserably when it comes to properly educating their teams on the reason, or the why, behind selling processes and strategies.
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Authenticity in the Sales Process

Be comfortable with yourself and customers will be comfortable with you.
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Kenny Chapman
February 13, 2013
With all the time I spend on the road coaching and training technicians, I'm always impressed by the quality of people with whom I work.
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True technician potential

Make it a priority to educate your technicians on building customer trust
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Kenny Chapman
January 15, 2013
Recently I found myself in Virginia immersed in a week of training for an incredible service company. This company has an unbelievable culture and still has some great opportunity for improvement. (Don’t we all?)


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Plan a break

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Kenny Chapman
December 1, 2012
Spending time away from work can give you a new perspective.
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It's not about the product

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Kenny Chapman
November 1, 2012
Your team needs to believe in your company and the services it provides to close the sale.
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Improve customer interactions

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Kenny Chapman
September 1, 2012
Buying decisions are made more on the likability of the tech, not his skills.
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Simple, effective presentations

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Kenny Chapman
August 1, 2012
Change your perspective to close more sales.
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Winning vs. whining

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Kenny Chapman
June 1, 2012
Challenge yourself and your team to rise above current market uncertainties.
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'Life design for your business'

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Kenny Chapman
May 1, 2012
Your company is a reflection of you, but it does not define you.
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